Spending time in nature each day can enhance health, happiness, learning, relaxation and relationships, according to recent research conducted by Planet Ark.
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The report titled Adding Trees - A Prescription for Health, Happiness and Fulfilment and released ahead of National Tree Day this Sunday found time in nature reduced a person’s chance of developing a range of diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and depression.
There will be plenty of opportunities to get closer to nature for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie residents this National Tree Day.
Newcastle City Council will rejuvenate the south-eastern section of Stevenson Park and there will be a range of working bees throughout Lake Macquarie.
